Gaming testing laboratories Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Inc and GLI Europe have announced that they have become the first test labs to be provisionally approved by the UK Gambling Commission.

They may now accept submissions for the UK market and begin to provide feedback to manufacturers finalizing their development for the new categories of gaming equipment.

“This is an important step forward, for GLI, GLI Europe and the emerging UK gaming market,” said Ian Hughes, GLI’s Senior Director of Engineering and Client Services.

“As the UK continues down the gaming path, GLI is committed to working closely with and lending our expertise to the Gambling Commission and suppliers well into the future.”

America’s GLI said that this recognition further establishes its position as the worldwide leaders as gaming test labs.

“We have been preparing for the UK market for the last twelve months and are pleased to be the first test house to be provisionally approved by the Gambling Commission,” said Peter Cercone, GLI Europe’s General Manager.

“We have increased our engineering resources to cope with the additional work load and look forward to further developing our relationships with the UK AWP and Casino Suppliers.

“We also look forward to working closely with the Gambling Commission as the technical requirements for all categories are phased into the market.”